My name is Savannah Miller.
My father is the mayor of New York. One day after my twenty-seventh birthday I was grabbed from behind. A cloth sack was quickly pulled over my head, and I was taken from everything I’d ever known.
I was beaten, starved, treated like an animal, and forced to live in a room with no windows. With no sense of time and no dignity left I finally gave up hope and made a … hope and made a promise to myself to end it all. Unfortunately, it was going to be a slow process.
Then one night an elite group of US Army soldiers came to my rescue. I was brought to a safe house and given two options:
One — Stay under their protection and follow their rules or…
Two — Leave and be guaranteed to be returned to the savages within a week.
I chose option one.
As I work with a therapist and begin processing my hellish ordeal things slowly begin to surface. With the help of new friends and a potential new love I fight to get my life back and make choices that will forever alter my future.
This is my story…
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“I look in the mirror, and my heart leaps. There I am, the old Savannah, hair cut long to the middle of her back, loose curls halfway up, natural highlights peeking through. I reach up, running my fingers through what feels like silk. If only I felt like the old Savannah on the inside.”
My MC Romance addiction led me to the author and her Devil’s Reach series. It blew me away, I devoured it and loved every page. After learning that one of the characters in that story was featured in the Broken Trilogy I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it as well. Now that I’ve finished reading the first installment, Broken, I’ve determined that is a perfect title. Broken is extremely accurate and what Savannah suffers is heartbreaking.
There are so many amazing characters in this story, along with some black-hearted assholes that deserve everything they have coming to them. I won’t be content with leaving it to Karma to handle, I want to be a virtual witness to their demise to give me relief from the inner aggression I feel towards them. Yeah, I not only have book boyfriends, I have book therapy sessions venting my rage through the character’s actions.
Unfortunately, I’m gonna have to hang on to my feelings for a while longer as this is a trilogy. I have so many emotions running through me as I envision how things might eventually turn out. I’m devastated at the loss that has already occurred and hopeful for the future as I do some mental matchmaking. I’m worried about ‘the boys’ as I’ve come to think of the elite group of US Army soldiers that rescued Savannah. They are extremely badass, but also sweet and funny at times as well. Their protective nature is endearing and I envy the lucky ladies that eventually win their hearts. I’d love to stay and chat, but I’m anxious to move on to the next story in this series. The line forms here…
This series is amazing. I have read these books about three times now. I can’t get enough of Cole & Savi. J.L. Drake just keeps it coming in every book.
Savannah Miller’s life looked great on the outside but inside she hated the media, hated disappointing her father and missed her mother more than she ever thought possible. One night it all changed when she was taken, beaten, abused and broken. Logan Savannah’s savior but there is more to this story than what either of them know. This book you really see how truly broke Savannah is an when she thinks she is safe is where the most danger happens. Logan and Savannah are truly matched perfectly, they are both broken in their own ways and I loved how their story unfolded. The characters were developed and brought out in a way that they become part of you. Highly recommend this book and I can’t wait to read the next one.
My father is the mayor of New York. One day after my twenty-seventh birthday I was grabbed from behind. A cloth sack was quickly pulled over my head, and I was taken from everything I’d ever known. Book 1 is the story of Savannah a kidnapped victim and her rescuer Logan Cole, she is taken back to his home where a band of military experts live as a group in top secret where they rescue kidnap victims for a living. I did enjoy this book, the story line was interesting, although a little slow at times, I just didn’t get any chemistry from the characters and Cole’s personality needed some ba**s.
The Broken trilogy begins when we meet Savannah, being held prisoner and tortured and she has no idea why. In comes Cole to the rescue.
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Overall Rating: 4 stars
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Standalone: NO, but all the books have been released
Triggers: Yes
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I will admit, I am team Trigger from Devils Reach, so I held off for a long time reading this series because I didn’t know how anything could compare to Devils Reach… my benchmark for all MC books now. I know it sounds stupid but I felt like I had put that book on such a pedestal that nothing Ms. Drake would write could compare to it. I am so glad I finally broke down and gave Broken a try.
Savannah, the daughter of NY’s mayor, has been through hell, but she doesn’t turn into a TSTL heroine and doesn’t instantly fall at her rescuers feet. Cole is alpha and leader of the special forces unit that is sent in to rescue Savannah. He strongly feels a sense of duty and doesn’t want to cross lines, but there is chemistry between these two characters.
In this book we get to meet the entire cast of characters, and what characters they are, from the funny Mark to the ever quiet Mike, to Keith…oh Keith. There are twists and turns, heartache, and humor but mostly you will be on the edge of your seat. It is a wonderful romantic suspense book. Good story, great characters and thank goodness I read this once all the books were out or I would have lost it….this has one doozy of a cliffhanger.
I have now discovered that JL Drake really can’t write a bad book and I definitely recommend this one/series.
Sweet baby Jesus this was a good book! Savi and Cole sucked me in and made me feel alllll the emotions! This has made me want to devour all JL Drake books! I can’t recommend this book enough!
Come fall in love with Cade and Savannah
I did not know what to expect with reading Broken. It is a beautifully written story that leaves you wanting for more. There is nothing better than watching two people falling in love. Cade and Savannah’s love story is not a pretty one and in book 1 it gives you the beginning of what is a strong foundation until the last chapter breaks your heart and leaves you wanting for more.
amazing series – full review on boxset
It was a good book but I felt like it was an old Harlequin Romance story that my grandmother used to let me read after she did. A little too predictable but nonetheless an entertaining beach read. I must mention this is in Book 1 of a trilogy
WOW and AWESOME
Definitely one of those books you cannot put down. J.L. Drake has incredible talent. You’ll find yourself falling in love with each character. Love this series and every book written by J.L. Drake!
Everything she writes is golden. You’ll want to read this over and over!
This has been my favorite book to read. I love this author. I fell in love with the characters. On to book 2!!
Warning after reading this book high probability of becoming addicted to Jodi Drake’s books.
Broken interduces you to Savannah Miller who is a girl making her way through life always taking care of everyone elses feelings and downplaying her life for thise around her. Out of no where Savannah is kidnapped and exposed to the world she would have never known in her regular life. A Mexican cartel has kidnapped her. As time passes she is loosing all hope of ever being realeased or rescued. Incomes Cole and his team to the rescue, a highly tactical team of special force men who are good at what they do. After they rescue Savannah that is where the story really begins. Savannah not only starts to find herself but the love of Cole and the rest of the team and family.
Savannah’s kidnappers are now looking for her and want her back. Her family and friends are not as supportive as she believed.
Get ready for the cliff hanger that will have you more than ready to read the next book.
6 stars.
JL Drake has just consumed my whole world with this series. I am thanking God that I can move on right away to the next book because this is one of those drop EVERYTHING and read straight through series.
This author caught my attention when I read her book Trigger. I knew then that she took up a resident spot on my must read list. As much as I loved that book, this one has grabbed my heart and mind and is holding them captive.
I’m not going to write about anything that goes on in the story because you will be kept on your toes throughout and I wouldn’t dare ruin that go anyone. All I can say is this is a 6 star must read, and the good part is you can finish the series because it’s already complete.
Excuse me while I enjoy an extreme book hangover.
Loved this book and series! One of my most favorites! A must read!
Read on behalf of Two Darlin’ Dolls and a Book Review.
“Love and trust was something that I’d promised myself I would never give away.”
This is my second time to read this book and it felt like my first. The story sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down.
As the daughter of the mayor, Savi just wants to have a normal life without the media hounding her every move. Her mother passed when she was younger and ever since she has yearned for her father’s approval. Unfortunately she is kidnapped, broken, treated like dog and beaten by the Cartel for seven horrible months.
Cole and his team of badass military men come to her rescue. Cole lives for the job and always in control until Savi. He finds himself drawn to her like a magnet.
“I’ve already crossed a line I should never have crossed. Call me weak, but I’m drawn to you and I’ve never felt this way before.”
After everything Savi has been through she can’t let her guard down or get too comfortable. But she is unable to control her attraction to Cole and is mesmerized by him. She finally finds happiness but is it meant to last?
“If this is a dream—it is the best dream ever.”
I loved the house banter between the men and Savi. They truly cared for her like a sister. Holy hell the ending will tear you apart. We experience pain, loss, suspense, happiness, love and jealousy in this book.
If your looking for a hot as hell, dominating military man who will protect the one he loves till his last breath, you definitely need to read this book.
“You can always fall, Savannah, because I will be the one catching you.”
This is an excellent book by J.L.Drake. Savannah has a high profile family and she has been help captive by the Mexican Drug Cartel for the last 9 months. The Blackstone men, (Ex-military, elite, special forces – mercenary type group) has gotten a hold of the news about Savannah being held and decided to do what they could to rescue her. Something about her picture intrigued Cole Logan their leader and he got the green-light to do whatever it takes to bring her home to their secret safe house.
This is book 1 in a trilogy. I read all 3 at once. They are very hard to put down. There is mystery, suspense, CLIFF HANGERS, and comedy. J. L. Drake has developed a great group of characters that continue to live through out all her books. You will not be disappointed.
Reading order:
Broken (or the trilogy set)
Shattered
Mended
Blackstone spin-off/stand alone:
Honor – Stand Alone, best read after Broken Series – I actually read this first
Escape – MMMM Love me some Keith
After reading Escape move on to The Devils Reach Series. Totally different but Escape helps set up the storyline.
The Devil’s Reach Series:
Trigger
Demons
Unleashed
All will have appearances from your favorite Blackstone men. So read in that order, you WILL NOT regret it!
Best line in the book…”Holy F@cking Shit!” (Mark has a way with words doesn’t he?)
Where to begin? Wow, this book is not what I thought and better all at the same time. I refuse to give spoilers, but wow.
Savi isn’t a actually sure where she is other than even in hell she would get a break. She doesn’t know why she’s here or even how long she’s been here. What she does know, is she gives up.
It’s a low place when you give up on life. With quiet dignity she decides she’s done, but then her plan is foiled. Life is just beginning…apparently.
Beautiful things can come from bad situations…but will they be permanent, when nothing is guaranteed?
I am desperate to latch on to book 2. I received a copy for an honest review and will now be scrambling for the other books. Yes, it ended abruptly with no clue but plenty of assumptions will flow.
Omg I love these books could not put them. I highly recommend
This is by far my absolute favorite book of all times. J.L. Drake caught my attention from the very 1st chapter that I couldn’t put it down. You will cry, scream, laugh and fall in LOVE as you read Broken. Now, without giving too much away….
Savi is kidnapped and beaten and with no knowledge as to why this has happened. Cole is head of Shadows, an elite Military team hired to take down the Cartel and Savi’s rescuer! While Cole keeps Savannah safe on his mountain they find that they are drawn to each other. Cole goes against all his rules at Shadows and finds that it is well worth it!
“Let me love you the way you deserve.”
Seriously I wish I was Savi. I will warn you though it ends with a HUGE cliffhanger! This is one book you will get a book hangover from.